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I've had worse than usual back problems for a few months now, and it's been affecting how much playing I can do (and still is). Despite that, I've managed to get my latest trad tune in the can, so I hope you like it!
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That was great! I loved the sound of it. I was bobbing my head as I listened. What a way to start my day. Thanks!
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Some fine fiddlin' Jim and really enjoyed watching! thanks for sharing your playing! hope your back gets to feeling better.
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Thanks, glad you liked it. 
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Great playing Jim, never heard that tune, but then again there are 1000s of them. That one for me has a hint of blue grass in it.
Sympathy for you with the back, until you get it it's hard to describe just how bad it can be. Still struggle getting my socks on in the morning.
Cant beat a sunny day
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Great playing Jim, never heard that tune, but then again there are 1000s of them. That one for me has a hint of blue grass in it.Sympathy for you with the back, until you get it it's hard to describe just how bad it can be. Still struggle getting my socks on in the morning.
I think it's trad Irish originally, but my favourite youtube version was by a US fiddler so that might explain the blue grass flavour I've given it.
Mutual commiserations on your own back trouble - it's really crap isn't it.
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Really liked it Jim you make it look easy !!!
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that is so sweet, haven't heard that since I cant remember when. Thanks for sharing.
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@Jim Dunleavy -
Wonderful playing! 🤗
Really enjoyed listening - thank you for sharing this!
Do you find it easier on your back to sit or stand while playing?
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Thanks guys.
@ELCBK I have a high stool (designed for playing guitar). After a lot of experimentation I've found it to be the best solution. Much easier to get up and down from than a normal chair as well.
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Jim Dunleavy
Sounding good Jim, enjoyed your version of Red Haierd boy.
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Mark
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Thanks @Mark.
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This sounds really nice! It is an Irish fiddle tune, right?
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V T said
This sounds really nice! It is an Irish fiddle tune, right?
Thanks.
As often happens, the origin story of this traditional tune is complicated, but if you google 'red haired boy origins' the general consensus seems to be Irish or Celtic origin.
It's also know as 'the jolly beggarman' among other things.
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